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Tax Manager

Doeren Mayhew
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 3/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Manager position at Doeren Mayhew?

Doeren Mayhew is a $170 million certified public accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Troy, Michigan, with offices in Grand Rapids, Saranac, Houston, Miami, Atlanta, Dallas, Charlotte, Tampa, Zurich and London. Founded in 1932, Doeren Mayhew is recognized as one of the Top 55 largest CPA firms in the U.S. If you want to join a company positioned for successful future growth and is consistently named among the 50 best-managed firms in the nation, this is the place for you!

One of the key factors that separates our firm from other public accounting firms is our entrepreneurial culture and ability to accommodate flexible work schedules designed to meet your unique needs while financially rewarding you for your contributions and performance. Tax Managers are eligible to participate in Doeren Mayhew’s New Business Bonus Program. For every new client or cross-selling service you bring in, you’ll receive 10% of year one cash collections and 6% of year two cash collections. If interested in learning more about Doeren Mayhew, visit our career page at Doeren.com/careers.

Doeren Mayhew is seeking a Tax Manager to join our Grand Rapids, MI office. The Tax Manager will be responsible for overseeing the compliance process of Federal and State individual, partnership, C- and S-corporations and trust tax returns, as well as identify and solve ancillary tax issues, such as SALT and international, be involved in annual tax planning and research, and provide guidance and leadership to staff members.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform extensive tax research on complex tax issues
  • Manage engagement team members to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and be a resource for team members
  • Provide guidance/mentorship to staff and assist them in developing technical skills
  • Maintain timely and accurate communication with team and clients to manage expectations, deadlines, and deliverables
  • Build strong client relationships and ensure client needs are being met
  • Demonstrate advanced technical aptitude of taxation and handle complex returns and projects with confidence
  • Lead preparation of complex tax returns including: individuals, C-Corps, S-Corp, partnerships, trust, estate, etc. for clients in a variety of industries
  • Review the work of associates involving individual and corporate federal and state income tax returns
  • Utilize analytical and decision-making skills to solve complex technical issues
  • Ability to train new employees on firm technology, processes and procedures
  • Seek opportunities to participate in practice development to build network of referral sources
  • Present new ideas and improvements for ways of performing tasks in order to achieve firm and departmental goals


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in Accounting/Taxation
  • CPA licensed
  • 5 years tax experience in a public accounting firm (preferably at least 1 year in Manager role)
  • Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to make and support decisions regarding accounting and tax matters
  • Ability to perform and direct multiple engagements
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Ability to mentor, lead, and train people and can adapt to different learning styles of others
  • Extensive knowledge of S-Corp and partnership returns
  • CCH Axcess software experience helpful
  • Ability to work independently, but also in a team environment
  • Highly motivated, self-starter with ability to multitask


Doeren Mayhew is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or any other status protected by law.

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